Second Chances

She had always liked him and finally she had the courage to ask him out. When she asked him, he outright rejected her. She was heart broken and soon they grew apart. She changed and became a more mature person but the love that was once in her heart for him had turned to hate. So when he saw her again; he fell enchanted by her beauty. Will he get that second chance to be with her?

Disclaimer: This story belongs to me but that's it the characters all belong to the creator of Naruto! And as for the setting this story is an Alternate Universe story. The city may be called Konoha but there are no Ninja related things! All normal stuff! But I hope you still enjoy!

- Chance Encounter -

"Ano ne? Sasuke-kun?" asked a sixteen year-old girl. Sasuke turned around and looked at the girl with bubble gum pink hair and dazzling emerald eyes. He raised a brow as he looked at the girl. She looked up at him and tried to smile. She was blushing like crazy and was holding out her hands which were holding a box of homemade chocolates and letter.

"What do you want Haruno?" he asked with his usual sneer. He disliked girls like her. She would babble and sometimes go quiet with shyness. It annoyed him. She looked so small and was really annoying.

"H-h-happy Valentines!" she said thrusting her gift into his hand. "Sasuke-kun daisuki!" she said with her head down.

Sasuke just laughed. "Heh, a girl like you, likes me?" asked Sasuke. "Well sorry Haruno I don't like annoying little girls like you."

He dropped the box of chocolates and tore up the letter.

Sakura Haruno was heart broken as she saw the sneer on his face and laughter in his eyes. Tears welled up in her eyes as she watched him walk away. She fell on her knees as she gathered the box of chocolates and the torn letter. She couldn't believe that the one guy she liked would hurt her like this. Her Sasuke-kun wasn't the mean spirited person. How could he hurt her like this? She wanted to crawl into the dark and just disappear…

- Five Years Later -

Sakura Haruno was a grown woman at twenty-one. Her bubble gum pink hair was past shoulder length and cut around her face with accentuating layers. Her eyes were as mesmerising as they always were. She was the same since that day, when her life was turned around by the devastating rejection; the only difference was that she was no longer the shy and stuttering girl.

Sakura Haruno had changed her demeanour and became a strong independent woman. She had finished her schooling as a nurse and now works at Konoha hospital. She lives in an apartment with a roommate and enjoyed her life.

If she thought about the turn of events in her life she would have to say that it was thanks to Sasuke that she was who she was today. She hated him now but if it wasn't for him she wouldn't have become serious about school and her work.

Letting out a sigh she turned away from her mirror happy with her look. She walked out of her room and walked into the main room of her apartment. She saw the only guy in her life that she was happy around. "Hey Saku-chan, how are you?" he asked as he got up from the couch and walked over to her.

Sakura smiled as she hooked her arm around his waist. "Good morning Naruto," she said. She kissed him quickly and snuggled up against him. He was a whole head taller than her. His blond hair was grown out shaggy and really appealing. His sapphire blue eyes always pulled her in.

"I missed you last night," he said with a quiet whisper as he kissed her on the crown of the head.

"Yeah? Well I had work," said Sakura. "But I'm off today. I'm all yours."

"Hmm I like the sound of that. But you need to sleep for a while. You must be tired," said Naruto as he gave her another kiss and then pushed her towards the couch. "You lay down, I'm going to make you breakfast."

Sakura watched him and smiled. She wondered how she was able to get such an amazing guy like him. He was so sweet and witty and always thinking about her. She was smiling up at him and he raised a brow.

"What's with the smile Saku-chan?" he asked as he flicked her on the forehead.

"Oi what was that for?" she asked but was laughing nonetheless.

"Nothing you were just going stupid for a second," said Naruto with a laugh. She smiled. He was also a total child at times.

"I love you Naruto," she said with a sigh as she watched him from the couch.

"I know you do baka. Why else would we be together?" he asked as he pulled on the apron. He glanced back at her seeing the look on her face. "Don't worry I love you too."

She smiled at him. He was everything to her. The perfect guy. But even though she loved him he would never be the jerk who broke her heart. But never mind him he was long in the past and she almost forgot who he was and how he looked like. Letting out another sigh she rested her head against the arm rest and waited for Naruto to finish making breakfast.

"Oh hey Saku-chan I got invited to a work party tomorrow night. Do you want to be my date? It's a fancy type party. You can get all dressed up for me," he said with a grin as he looked over his shoulder.

"Hmm a party? I think I can swing that tomorrow night. Yeah I have a four hour shift tomorrow morning so I'll be fine," said Sakura.

"Okay well I'll be looking forward to seeing you all dressed up. It's been so long since we got to go out like this with your job and my promotion," said Naruto from the kitchen.

"Yeah I know. How is work going for you? The guys really like your work from what I've noticed," said Sakura. Naruto grinned. He had been working with the police for the last year and already he's been placed in the ANBU Black Ops their city's special unit. He was one of the newest members and was regarded as a prodigy by the many elders. With his unusual style, persistent work ethic and overwhelmingly positive results.

"He-he… it's going great. You know they brought in a new guy that they're putting in ANBU. He's the same age as me. Apparently I'm being challenged, but I won't lose to him! He'll be at the party tomorrow. He's supposed to be the son of the late Chief of Police."

"Oh really? Who was the late Chief of Police?" asked Sakura.

"Oh Uchiha-dono. He was an amazing man from what i heard, never got to meet the guy myself," said Naruto as he brought the plate of food to her and sat down beside her. She sat up not really caring about who it was. She smelled the food that was in front of her and grinned.

"This smells good, thanks Naru-kun," she said giving him a kiss on the cheek before digging into the food. Naruto smiled as he watched her eat.

-x-

"Hurry up Saku-chan I don't want to be late," said Naruto sitting on the couch in their apartment. He was wearing a sleek black suit with a silver dress shirt and a black vest inside. He dressed smart and looked really attractive.

He was getting impatient because he wanted to get to the party before anyone else that he knew got there. He wanted to size up the competition in a sense. After all Naruto was one of their best and this new guy was supposed to be a brilliant strategist he wanted to see how good he was and what previous accomplishments gave him this job.

"Well how do I look?" asked Sakura who was standing just by the entrance of the living room. She was wearing a simple red dress that hugged her every curve. It flowed down like silk and captured her true beauty. Her bangs were clipped to one side while her hair was let loose and free adding to her beauty. Naruto just stood there staring. She was gorgeous in every way. She barely wore any makeup but they both knew she didn't need it.

"I guess that was well worth the wait huh?" said Naruto as he got up and took her into his arms and twirled her. "You look beautiful." He pulled her close and kissed her. Sakura smiled into the kiss and then pushed back.

"Well shouldn't we get going? I thought we were getting late," said Sakura.

"Oh yeah, we probably should get going," said Naruto as he grabbed the blazer that he left on the couch beside him. Sakura watched him put it on and only grinned.

"I forgot how hot you look in a suit," said Sakura.

"Oh yeah? Well tell me then how do I look?" asked Naruto with a laugh.

"Absolutely amazing, you should wear suits more often," said Sakura as she grabbed his arm and led him out of the apartment. They went into the car that Naruto had gotten from his parents when he graduated. It was a Silver Nissan 350z; a very sleek ride and very appropriate for the occasion tonight.

Naruto got in the car after making sure she was safely in and then started the car. He pulled out of the underground parking and headed towards the party.

"Hey Naruto am I really allowed to go to this party? Since it's the ANBU party?" asked Sakura. She knew that their unit was strictly secret so there was no way that any outsiders would be there. Would she really be allowed?

"Yeah it is a closed party. Only those in the ANBU unit are going to be there with their significant other. So no need to worry, there'll be other ladies there for sure. Oh and I can introduce you to my captain, he's a little weird but dad trained him so he's really good," said Naruto with his childish grin.

"Oh okay as long as it's okay. Am I going to be like made to take an oath of secrecy?" she asked with a laugh.

"You know I don't know, maybe you will," he said with a laugh and Sakura laughed too. They talked about menial things until Naruto pulled into a gated driveway. Sakura looked at him confused and then saw the gigantic house which was more like a mansion with a circular drive way with the all too generic fountain in the center.

"What are we doing here Naru-kun?"

"Oh didn't I tell you that the party was actually being held by the late chief of police's elder son? I've only met him once before, but my captain said that this party was actually in honour of his younger brother. You know the new guy I was telling you about," said Naruto as he pulled into the drive and went to the entrance. He got out of the car and handed the valet that was waiting his keys. "Take care of her buddy."

"This place is amazing," was all Sakura said as she looked at the place.

The valet just nodded and took the car. Sakura stood there mesmerized by it all. The Uchiha's must be really rich. She wondered how they had the money for a house like this if their father had only been the chief of police. "The Uchiha's are an extremely wealthy family. Their family has old money from their predecessors, now come on Sakura I want to show you off," said Naruto with a grin.

Sakura just grinned as she followed her boy friend into the amazing house.

-x-

"You know Sasuke you could try to be a little more cordial. I am after all throwing this party for your benefit," said Itachi Uchiha. The new head of the family and also the new Chief of Police; at only twenty-eight years old he was one of the youngest men to ever take the position. He was striking with his looks but at times he could become really unapproachable, but he had an unmistakable charming side too.

The younger brother who was being scolded glared at his older brother. He hated parties especially with all those withering women who just made fools of themselves. "Why the hell did you have to throw the party then? I never asked you to. I was happy just starting in the unit next week. I hate mingling with these idiots," said Sasuke with a glare.

As a man he only became more attractive, but just like his brother he was really unapproachable. His raven locks were grown to his shoulders and were spiked about his face. It suited his look. He wore a black vest with a simple white shirt inside and a black tie. It was of the latest cut and style. His onyx eyes were dark and mysterious.

"It's what father wanted. He wanted you to mingle so that's what you're going to do. Now I'm expecting you to be down in five minutes if you don't then I'll personally haul your ass down there you understand?" asked Itachi.

"Yeah what ever," said Sasuke as he watched his older brother leave his room. He tossed a comb at the door as it shut. His anger was growing. He was twenty-one years old and he was still being treated like a child by his brother.

It was only the two of them now. Their mother had died of cancer years ago leaving Fugaku, their father, to take care of the two boys. Then about two years ago their father died by gun fire. Leaving the two men alone as the only Uchiha's remaining.

He missed his mother; she was always there for him. His father was a stickler for rules and loved his older brother more because of his accomplishments. He hated his brother for that but he had no where else to go. The police was all he had ever known. Ever since his mother died all he could do was try to make his father love him the way that he loved Itachi by training to become a cop.

Letting out a sigh Sasuke got up and looked at his appearance. Scowling at the idea that he would have to wear it all day he walked out of the room. As he walked out onto the hallway that over looked the entrance lobby of the house he saw two people entering the house. They looked rather young and then his eyes zeroed in on the man with blond hair. That must be the son of the retired Yellow Flash; Minato Uzumaki's son, the child prodigy that was making his mark in the unit.

The guy looked like a loser in his eyes. Hanging all over that woman… His eyes fell on the girl standing beside Uzumaki and couldn't help but stare. She was gorgeous and from where he was standing he could tell that her eyes were amazing. He wondered what colour they were. He would have to find out later on that night.

Feeling a little better, now that he had something to entertain himself with; Sasuke made his way to the stairs.

-x-

"This place is so beautiful Naruto! The floor actually looks like it's made of marble," said Sakura as she looked around the place. They were being led into the ball room area. When the doors were open both adults let out a gasp.

"Wow…" said Sakura as she took in the sights.

"Ditto that…" said Naruto his eyes were mesmerized by the large ball room. There was a large dance floor right in the center, with large floor to ceiling French windows on the three walls. The wall right across from then had double French doors and look like it led onto a balcony. On the far left side there were couches arranged so that any patrons of the party who wanted to sit down could. And on the far right there was a refreshment table with men ready to serve. There were two adjoining doors on the left and right side of the room. Most likely for any of the men and women who would rather get some peace from the party they could go there.

"I can't believe I'm actually in a place like this," said Sakura from the entry way of the ball room. They were standing at the top of the steps which led down to the ballroom.

"I know, there's even a balcony in the ballroom how crazy is that?" asked Naruto looking up at the second level that over looked the ballroom. He led her down the steps and was immediately greeted by a tall man who looked in his late twenties.

"Welcome Uzumaki-kun. I hope that you had no problems getting to my home," said Itachi.

"Oh Uchiha-san, yes no problem at all sir," said Naruto standing still and giving him a salute. Itachi smiled.

"Oh no, there's need for that tonight, Uzumaki-kun. Tonight there is no need for formalities, now who is this lovely young woman you've brought with you?" asked Itachi as he looked at Sakura. She tried to hide the blush that had surfaced.

"This is my other half sir. Sakura Haruno, my girlfriend," said Naruto with a grin. Sakura held out her hand to say hi.

"It's nice to meet you sir. I hope my Naruto is making you proud," said Sakura recovering from her blush.

"Oh he's doing an amazing job so there is nothing but to be proud of him. And before I let you go could I just speak with you for a second if you don't mind that is?" asked Itachi giving off his charming smile.

"Uh sure," said Sakura as she followed him. He pulled her to the side and lulled his voice to a whisper.

"I'm already sure that you know about the ANBU unit my dear and I would just like to confirm that you know that tonight anyone who came here will remain a secret within this circle," said Itachi.

Sakura tried not to laugh seeing as he was making her keep it all a secret. "Don't worry sir I was never here," said Sakura with a wink and a gorgeous grin.

"I knew I could trust Uzumaki-kun to bring a beautiful and smart woman like yourself. I see there was no reason to worry, now I shall return you to your date. And if you need anything I will be here so do not hesitate to find me," said Itachi.

"Sure, and thanks for always looking out for Naruto," said Sakura with a smile. As she was being brought back to Naruto she saw that he was talking to someone. The man's back was facing her so she couldn't see his face. As they approached the two men, Naruto saw her and his eyes left the man he was talking to. He came up to her and grinned at her and then at Itachi.

"You done with her sir?" asked Naruto.

"Yeah just had to confirm something; well now that I've returned her I shall leave you to your own devices for now," said Itachi as he glanced at the man that was standing with Naruto. He grinned as he walked away and was happy to see that his brother had actually made it down and was talking to the only other young man in the dispatch unit of ANBU.

"Oh hey Saku-chan I want to introduce you to the new guy." Naruto grabbed her hand and brought her over to the man that was standing with Naruto a few seconds ago. When she looked up at the man her heart stopped.

She was looking at the man who she once had the courage to confess to. The one man who broke her so entirely that it took her five years to put her pieces back together but they were put back with such strength that for the longest time that she had forgotten about him.

"Saku-chan meet Sasuke Uchiha the newest strategist for my dispatch unit. Sasuke Uchiha meet my girl Sakura Haruno, she's an amazing nurse at the Konoha hospital," said Naruto as he let them meet.

Sakura just stood watching him all the hate that had been festering throughout the years was bubbling up but she didn't explode. She couldn't especially with Naruto here.

Sasuke was smiling politely at her. Her eyes were an emerald green he realized. The darkness of her eyes deepened as she looked at him. He mistook it as desire until he heard her full name. Haruno, Sakura Haruno. Well what a turn of events this was. He wondered if she still liked him.

"It's nice to meet you Haruno…-chan," that spiteful sneer was the same as it always was. She looked at him with a steady stare.

"Nice to meet you too Uchiha-san," she said in a cold voice as she took his outstretched hand. They shook and he could feel the hatred seeping into him. He was definitely not someone she liked anymore.

Well no matter he would just have to change that… somehow.

"Naruto can we go outside? I'm feeling a little hot," said Sakura turning to her boy friend.

"Yeah sure. Is it alright to go outside Sasuke-kun?" asked Naruto.

"Sure by all means go ahead. It was really nice meeting you two," he said as he watched the couple walk away. Sakura took Naruto's hand in hers and intertwined their fingers.

"I don't like him Naru-kun. He seems devious," said Sakura once they were out of ear shot.

"He didn't seem that bad," said Naruto as he took a final glance at the man that they were discussing before they opened the French doors to the balcony.

When they walked outside Sakura leaned against the balcony railings looking out at the garden. Naruto came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist. "Hey you okay?" he asked as he nuzzled her neck.

"Yeah I'm fine," she said as she wrapped her arms over his and held on tight. She hoped she was alright. The man that she both at one point loved and then now hated more than anything, was standing in that room. He was sneering at her just like he did that day, five years ago.

Letting out a sigh Sakura turned in Naruto's arms. "I love you," she said as she wrapped her arms around his neck.

"I love you too Baka, but what is this all of a sudden?" he asked with a smile.

"I just felt like saying it is all," she said as she went on her tip toes to find his lips. He obliged her in the kiss and smiled. He knew there was something wrong but he also knew that Sakura spoke in her own time and she would tell him when the time was right.

For now all he could do was wait and hope that everything was alright.

-x-

A/N: So I was planning on making this a one shot but my mind just started picturing all sorts of different things I could do with this story so… I'm going to make this into a story. Did you guys like it! I know the plot is kind of typical with the whole rejection changes the girl they meet later and either hook up or don't but I'm planning on throwing my own twist in it! So tell me what you guys think! Is it worth continuing? And don't worry this story will only be a few chapters so it won't interfere with my other stories! Since Lost and found is more than half way finished and same with Hidden innocence. Well anyways tell me if you want me to continue!